Chapter 348 We Have Always Been Together

At the same time, the guests near the west gate discovered Liang Jishen and broke out in a commotion.

He Sang entered the banquet hall first in full view of everyone.

"Ji Shen, work overtime?" Zhongyuan's CEO extended his hand.

"I suppose so." Liang Jishen, mindful that the other person was his senior, bowed slightly and shook hands respectfully. "I'm sorry for being rude, please forgive me."

"Official business is important. I'm delighted that you're willing to take time out of your busy schedule to attend Zhongyuan's annual meeting."

Liang Jishen was wearing his casual clothes: a blue T-shirt, pure cotton trousers with light pleats. He looked casual and simple, with a calm demeanor. However, he did not fit in with this group of men in suits, and was even less suitable for such a solemn occasion.

"Vice President Liang, it's just a demotion. Why are you dressed so shabbily?" Zhongsheng Group's President Yu patted his shoulder with ill intent. "Even if you can get through this storm, you'll still be the most respected business leader in the province. Don't give up on yourself. Be more careful in the future. Keep stumbling over women and it's a disgrace!"

"I was on a business trip and didn't have time to change into a suit." Liang Jishen praised Mr. Yu seriously, "You are dressed beautifully. It's because Miss Meng, your good wife, has good taste."

The guests chuckled.

Rumors of Mr. Yu's promiscuous private life were a hot topic, leading to a secret investigation last February. The target of the investigation was Meng Tian, the group's public relations secretary. At 28, she was his daughter's age, making her highly sensitive to public opinion. Mr. Yu, realizing he could no longer conceal the truth, proactively fired Meng Tian. Meng Tian was unhappy. Mr. Yu liked her, but she wasn't interested in older men. She coveted fame and fortune, but when they were gone, women were far more ruthless than men. She broke the news, and Mr. Yu and his wife had already "secluded themselves."

Mr. and Mrs. Yu are each other's first love. They have been together for more than 20 years, from campus to society. Mrs. Yu markets her persona as a model couple on social software every day. On weekends, she accompanies her children horseback riding, her father-in-law fishing, her beauty treatments, and art exhibitions. They are famous for their love in the financial circle, but it turns out to be fake. They acted together to maintain their reputation. In fact, Mr. Yu fell in love with his young secretary, and Mrs. Yu was secretly married to a fitness coach.

The absurdity of the Yu family completely opened the prelude to the "anti-counterfeiting history" in the upper class.

Within a year, they investigated 20 to 30 wealthy and powerful people who were all on the provincial and municipal rich lists. Half of the couples were having affairs with their own affairs. Their morals were not clean, and their finances were definitely not clean, otherwise they could not support "three families". Therefore, large-scale tax collection was carried out. The chairman of the Zhang Group was obviously single, so no matter how extravagant his affairs were, it was not excessive. However, because he was from the four prominent families, he was also implicated. The industry hated General Yu.

The earthquake in Hebei Province resulted in over 17 billion yuan in tax revenue being recovered, but Mr. Yu, despite receiving a symbolic demotion to vice president, was reinstated eight months later during the Zhongsheng Group board reelection. As for Ms. Meng, she retired to become the new Mrs. Yu, refraining from posting on WeChat Moments or attending gatherings, fearing she would be the first to be criticized.

"Vice President Liang, are you exposing my secrets?" President Yu sneered. "You're cuckolded, and I didn't mock you, but you mocked me? I'm divorced and remarried, and I'm not ashamed. You haven't even married yet."

Liang Jishen's face suddenly turned from bright to gloomy.

Zhongyuan's CEO was terrified and tried to smooth things over. "Hey, Lao Yu, you're not going to give me face at Zhongyuan's annual meeting, are you?" He then tried to appease Liang Jishen, "Ji Shen, Lao Yu is drunk. You have your decency, don't make a fuss."

Liang Jishen looked at the wine glass on the table, his eyes narrowed fiercely, and he did not react for a long time.

Mr. Yu was indeed drunk. Liang Jishen had been suppressing him in terms of status this year. He finally managed to suppress him, so he couldn't help but get carried away.

The atmosphere suddenly became cold and he suddenly sobered up. Liang Jishen's face looked extremely ugly at this moment, and he also felt guilty.

"Old Yu, I told you to drink less, but you wouldn't listen!" Zhongyuan's CEO handed him a glass. "Go toast to Ji Shen. You're a veteran in the business world, how could you be so careless? You don't know Ji Shen's personal situation. The rumors are nonsense. What are you talking about?"

Mr. Yu took the wine glass, a little hesitant, "Vice President Liang——"

As soon as he finished speaking, a glass of wine was poured on his head. Mr. Yu closed his eyes and the wine dripped down.

Originally, it was just a small group of people watching the fun, but once the glass of wine was poured, the guests at the tables far away also noticed it and started looking at tables 1 and 2.

Liang Jishen didn't say anything extra. He put down his empty wine glass, pointed at Mr. Yu, and turned to leave.

Zhongyuan's CEO couldn't help but get angry. "Why did you provoke Liang Jishen? He took over Zhonghai Group in February, and it was a new official's first three fires. He was also very angry. You mentioned it in public..."

He glanced at Table No. 2, and the complaint on his lips stopped abruptly, and he hurried to chase Liang Jishen.

Liang Chihui slowly picked up some food for He Sang and glanced at President Yu with a gloomy expression.

At ten o'clock, the annual meeting banquet ended, and the internal employees had a lucky draw and performance session, and outsiders were not allowed to participate.

He Sang followed Liang Chihui out of the New Century Restaurant.

The boss of Zhongyuan had just sent Liang Jishen off, and then he sent Mr. Yu and Fang Jingru from Zhongsheng off. Liang Jishen got in the car, circled at the intersection, and then told the driver to return.

He pushed the car door open, propped himself up on the ground, and said, "Liang Chihui."

Liang Chihui and several private enterprise bosses stood on the steps, greeting and saying goodbye, and looked towards the business car when they heard the voice.

"Are you crazy to rob someone right under my nose?" Liang Jishen was calm and controlled his tone. The guests around him could not tell that there was anything wrong with him.

Liang Chihui stepped down the stairs and asked, "Who are you robbing?"

"Ni Hong hired thugs on the black market and used replica firearms from the shooting club as weapons. The Tong brothers are suspects in the Guanghe Group's He Jinping case. You robbed them and are you planning to become my enemy?"

"Third brother, you must be mistaken."

The neon lights of the restaurant enveloped Liang Chihui's white suit, and colorful circles floated around. He brushed his lapels, looking relaxed, as if he was sure that Liang Jishen could do nothing about it.

"I returned to the old house at noon. In the afternoon, my father lectured me in the study and called a doctor. I didn't leave the house during that time. Sister Fang can testify to this. In the evening, I rushed to the New Century Restaurant to attend the Zhongyuan Group's annual meeting. There are surveillance cameras in the restaurant lobby. He Sang can testify to this."

He Sang frowned.

It was indeed a mistake.

Liang Chihui was also looking for the whereabouts of Ni Hong and Tong Da. She heard Assistant Fan's progress report with her own ears. He had laid a tight net in Hebei Province but to no avail. It was impossible for him to kidnap Ni Hong so accurately. Moreover, he only went to the bathroom once during the entire dinner. The process was delayed for quite a long time, but the cause was that Fang Anyi spilled wine and he was cleaning the wine stain. It was purely an accident.

He took He Sang's hand, his eyes tender and his words gentle, "Tell the third brother, did I leave the table?"

He Sang took a deep breath, "No..."

The man's palm was just the right temperature, wrapping her up, "We've always been together, right?"

"right..."

"Third brother, you don't trust me, but you also don't trust He Sang?" Liang Chihui gently stroked her long hair, looking at Liang Jishen, "You and I know in our hearts who she favors."

He Sang's limbs stiffened.

Liang Chihui lowered his eyes and looked at her, "What's wrong?"

She smiled reluctantly, "I'm not partial to you, and even less to him. If you didn't leave, then you didn't. If you did leave, I wouldn't cover it up either."

Liang Chihui's eyes lit up brightly, and for a moment, they were brighter than the endless neon lights. "Are you telling the truth?"

He Sang felt her stomach churning. She didn't know whether to answer no or not, so she didn't say anything.